After the pandemic, banks became more hesitant to fund lodging and hospitality projects over investments like multifamily housing, said Marc Nelson, Roanoke’s director of economic development.
Samantha Verrelli
Sam graduated from Penn State with degrees in journalism and Spanish. She was an investigative reporter for The Daily Collegian at Penn State and a freelance reporter with PennLive. She’s from outside Philadelphia, and loves hiking, live music and finding new restaurants.
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Roanoke Sheriff Antonio Hash runs for reelection against challenger James Creasy
Both candidates were born and raised in Roanoke, and both have spent years working in the sheriff’s office.
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Salem City Council to consider permit for outdoor area, live music at reopening Dilly Dally
The market is opening in just a couple of weeks with a new owner, who plans to offer grilled and smoked food and live music outside.
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Lively crowd responds to HD 40 candidates McNamara and Littlepage on Medicaid, abortion rights during Cardinal News forum
On Tuesday evening, a lively crowd listened to both candidates talk about their positions and experiences they’re bringing to their respective campaigns.
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Roanoke City Council to accept FEMA disaster funds from Hurricane Helene
Roanoke expects over $160,000 in reimbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency due to damage from the impact of Hurricane Helene.
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Salem City Council to consider rezoning, set date to discuss school board appointments
A property that is proposed to host youth wrestling practices is currently being used by an electrical contractor, and will continue to be used by contractors. At the end of this year, two seats on the Salem City School Board will be up for appointment.
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Legal action over Roanoke rezoning is dropped, but conversations about housing issues continue
Two city council members will work with the community to develop a list of recommended amendments to last year’s mass rezoning.
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Early 19th-century Museum Building near Fincastle courthouse torn down, with replica planned
The building, which once housed the office of James Breckenridge and also became part of the Western Hotel complex, had deteriorated to the point that it could not be moved as planned.
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Roanoke City Council to receive presentations Monday on newly opened Melrose Plaza and the police department’s Crime Control Center
Melrose Plaza serves as a community center in Northwest Roanoke and includes a wellness center, a full-service grocery store and a museum, among other services.
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Roanoke seeks to bring all city workers over $42K ‘living wage’ pay threshold
Before raises took effect July 1, about 15% of the city’s full-time employees made less than $42,000. Now the number is about 10%.
